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Sherburn High School

North Yorkshire, LS25 6ASSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2023
Progress 8
+0.51
Well above average
−20+2
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
189 1st-choice / 198 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#491 of 3,141 nationally

About Sherburn High School

Sherburn High School is clearly a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 263 applications for 198 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.33. Of those applications, 189 were first-preference offers, meaning the vast majority of successful families got their top choice. While the school doesn't publish a formal parent recommendation percentage, this level of demand is a strong signal that the school is well-regarded in the community. The school is a mixed, non-denominational state secondary for pupils aged 11 to 18, with a current roll of 915 against a capacity of 1,139, so there is some headroom. Headteacher Matt Gill leads a school that has clearly turned a corner: its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 rated it Good overall, with Good for leadership, sixth-form provision, and behaviour. This is a notable improvement from its previous inspection in 2015, when it was rated Requires Improvement.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressGarden Lane, Leeds, North Yorkshire, LS25 6AS
HeadteacherMatt Gill
Local AuthorityNorth Yorkshire
Number of Pupils915
Free School Meals (FSM)17.7%
School Capacity915 / 1,139 (80% full)
Sixth FormYes

The full report on this school

The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Oct 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (19 Oct 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 17 May 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Swimming PoolICT SuiteTennis CourtsArt StudiosSports HallLibraryScience LabsChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

CricketRoundersHockeyRugbyFootballMartial Arts

Clubs & Activities

Young EnterpriseCodingNewspaperOrchestraDramaDuke of Edinburgh

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sherburn High School

Sherburn High School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.